Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Athletes with higher proportion of red fibres in their muscles are better equipped for which one of the following?

  1. Swimming

  2. Sprint

  3. short activities

  4. Shot put
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Explanation

Red muscle fibers (slow-twitch fibers) are specialized for endurance activities like swimming, long-distance running, and cycling. They are fatigue-resistant and use aerobic metabolism. Sprint activities, short bursts, and shot put rely more on white fibers (fast-twitch) for explosive power.

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